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BENEDICTUM: Debut Album Due In January

Locomotive Records have announced a January 20, 2006 release date for "Uncreation", the debut album by San Diego, California epic power metal band BENEDICTUM, postponing an earlier release that had been set for October 17. "While we were all really looking forward to having 'Uncreation' in stores th...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Numbers From The Beast' Tribute Album Samples Available For Download

Several tracks from the upcoming IRON MAIDEN tribute album, "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", have been made available for streaming and download via Rykodisc-Media.com. On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newl...

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Former WARRANT Frontman JANI LANE: New Song Posted Online

Former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane has posted a new song, entitled "Sinner's Road", at www.myspace.com/janilane. Commented Lane: "In regards to people asking if there's another version of 'Sinner's Road' ... kind of. There is a 'Jabberwocky' [solo project] DEMO that some people are illeagally selling...

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VH1 Classic's 'Metal Mania: Stripped' Tour: Florida Dates Announced

The first two dates have been announced for VH1 Classic's "Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour 2005", featuring Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Jani Lane (ex-WARRANT),FIREHOUSE (acoustic band jam),Stephen Pearcy (ex-RATT) and Kip Winger (WINGER). According to Rich of Maximum Bands (self-described as "F...

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GEORGE LYNCH Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS On ICARUS WITCH CD

George Lynch, the LYNCH MOB/ex-DOKKEN axemaster best known for his fiery, melodic guitar leads and stylish post-Van Halen proto-metal rhythms on such classics as "Paris Is Burning", "Breaking The Chains", "Into The Fire", and "Dream Warriors", is making a rare special guest appearance on the new alb...

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Former WARRANT Frontman To Star In VH1's 'After Work Special'

Former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane guest-starred in the pilot episode of a TV show for VH1 called "After Work Special". Lane filmed his parts in late September. No further information is currently available. As previously reported, Jani will be teaming up with former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy, Don...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Numbers From The Beast' All-Star Tribute Album Due In October

On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newly re-launched Restless Records releases "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", a tribute to the legendary band. The album, which features MAIDEN's own Paul Di'Anno and marks R...

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GEORGE LYNCH, TOMMY ALDRIDGE And MICHAEL ANTHONY To Form New Band?

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) is in talks with veteran hard rock drummer Tommy Aldridge (WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) about putting together a new project. "We'll see how the sessions go and if everything clicks like we hope that it will," Lynch recently said. "We're looking to pul...

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KING'S X: First Tour Dates Announced

KING'S X will be embarking on a U.S. tour beginning in October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 29 - The Chance Theater - Poughkeepsie, NY Nov. 04 - Jaxx –Springfield, VA Nov. 05 - Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, PA KING'S X will be touring in support of their new album, "Ogre Tones" ...

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Bassist RIK FOX: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS 'Owes Me Millions'

Full in Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with bassist Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., STEELER, SIN, SURGICAL STEEL, THUNDERBALL). An excerpt from the chat follows: On joining W.A.S.P.: "I hung with a friend who worked at A&M Records, Hernando Courtright, who had tons of connections in the business...

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THE GREG LEON INVASION To Embark On Tour Of Hungary

THE GREG LEON INVASION, featuring Southern California guitar legend/vocalist Greg Leon (ex-DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT, ROUGH CUTT),bassist George Roelke (ex-SHOUT, BRAND NEW DAY),and drummer Greg Stevens, have announced a tour of Hungary in support of their latest album, "Unfinished Business". "We are ver...

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RATT: VH1 'Behind The Music' Special In The Works

According to a posting on former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy's web site, Stephen will be taking part in VH1's upcoming "Behind the Music" special focusing on RATT. Taping will begin soon. An exact air date has yet to be announced. As previously reported, Pearcy will be teaming up with Don Dokken (D...

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DON DOKKEN To Answer Criticism From RON KEEL On 'The Classic Metal Show'

Don Dokken, frontman of the veteran hard rock band DOKKEN, will call in live to "The Classic Metal Show" (web site) tonight (Sept. 10) to answer criticism he received from former KEEL frontman Ron Keel regarding his decision to drop off the "Acoustic Outcasts" tour. Last week, Keel accused Dokken of...

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DON DOKKEN, JANI LANE, FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, KIP WINGER To Team Up For 'Stripped' Tour

Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Jani Lane (ex-WARRANT),FIREHOUSE (acoustic band jam),Stephen Pearcy (ex-RATT) and Kip Winger (WINGER) will be teaming up for VH1 Classic's "Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour 2005" beginning on Tuesday, October 18. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previ...

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THE MOB: Members Of KING'S X And WHITESNAKE To Release Debut In November

THE MOB, the new "supergroup" featuring Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) on bass guitar and vocals, Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, ex-WINGER, DOKKEN) on guitar and vocals, Kelly Keagy (NIGHT RANGER) on drums and vocals, and Timothy Drury (WHITESNAKE, ex-EAGLES) on keyboards and vocals, will release their self-titled...